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Plumbing in Loveland, CO
Loveland sits between Fort Collins and Berthoud at the mouth of the Big Thompson Canyon, known for its lakes, sculpture and fast-growing east side around Centerra. The Big Thompson floods of 1976 and 2013 shaped how the city thinks about water.
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown Loveland, Lake Loveland, Centerra, Mariana Butte
Plumbing in Loveland homes: what to know
Central Loveland has older bungalows and mid-century homes with galvanized and cast-iron plumbing; lake neighborhoods and west Loveland have 1970s–2000s homes with basements; Centerra and east Loveland are newer PEX construction. Loveland Water and Power supplies city water.
High groundwater near the lakes
Homes around Lake Loveland, Boyd Lake and irrigation ditches can see high groundwater in spring and summer. Sump pumps work hard in those months, and a failed pump or frozen discharge line floods basements.
Older central-Loveland plumbing
Galvanized supply lines in older homes near downtown restrict pressure and rust from inside. Repeated leaks or brown water usually mean it's time to repipe.
Canyon-edge freezes
West Loveland and homes toward the canyon get colder nights, so hose bibs, crawlspace lines and backflow devices need winter protection.
Most common plumbing calls in Loveland
- Sump Pump Repair & Installation in Loveland
- Whole-House Repiping
- Burst & Frozen Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Repair
Also available in Loveland: emergency plumbing, sewer camera inspections, and every service on our full list of 25 plumbing services.
Loveland at a glance
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown Loveland, Lake Loveland, Centerra, Mariana Butte, West Loveland, Boyd Lake area
- ZIP codes
- 80537, 80538, 80539
- County / state
- Larimer County, Colorado
Loveland homeowners ask
Who issues plumbing permits in Loveland?
The City of Loveland building division issues permits inside city limits; unincorporated areas go through Larimer County.
My sump pump runs constantly in summer — is that normal near Boyd Lake?
It can be when groundwater is high from irrigation and lake levels. Make sure the pump is sized correctly, the check valve works and the discharge carries water well away from the house.